About CME
Daring To Compete
Started in the Kitchen...and still there!Common among success stories is the statement "it all started in the kitchen" and at the Decor Cabinet Company, while the vision may have started in the kitchen, you can fast-forward 31 years and 165,000 square feet, and the vision is still centered on the kitchen. While outwardly the growth and success of Decor has been based on LEAN manufacturing, TOC (Theory of Constraint) efforts and their commitment to service; if you ask the people at Decor, they will tell you the real difference is relationships. Their slogan is "Undeniably Different".Established in 1977 in Portage La Prairie with 3 staff, the new Morden, Manitoba plant located approximately 60 miles southwest of Winnipeg has grown to over 400 people. Decor still operates on family values and believes relationships with staff, community and suppliers to be the key proponent of their success. Over 60% of their market is now in the US, covering 16 US states and looking to expand into four additional states. While efforts have focused on growing the US market share, their Canadian presence is also strong and on the rise. According to Larry Dyck, President and CEO of Decor, their strong commitment to LEAN has helped build a more competitive company and an environment committed to encouraging personal and professional growth within its employees. Today, challenges are "building leadership into our organization while striving to synchronize efforts across the organization" says Dyck. " Drawing all aspects of the company closer while at the same time balancing efforts to build up qualified greenbelts from within, has been a positive addition to both their LEAN and TOC efforts". "We are constantly looking for the right people that can help us grow the business. Finding team players that possess the skills and attitudes that fit the various leadership levels while at the same time matching the culture at Decor, has been important in increasing competitiveness and helping move forward in the right direction".
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